This book shows how city and metropolitan regional governments working in tandem with national governments can change the way we think about responding to clima

Cities are one of the most significant contributors to global climate change. The rapid speed at which urban centers use large amounts of resources adds to the

Climate Change and Cities bridges science-to-action for climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts in cities around the world.

This edited book provides a solid foundation for future research on cooling cities, climate change impacts on cities and urban environments, and innovative miti

The combination of global warming and urban sprawl is the origin of the most hazardous climate change effect detected at urban level: Urban Heat Island, represe